One man who has fought long and well for this is the former Brazil Minister of Culture and Polar Prize winner Gilberto Gil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert

One man who has fought long and well for this is the former Brazil Minister of Culture and Polar Prize winner Gilberto Gil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilberto_Gil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilberto_Gil). I think all western governments would benefit from having a guy like him. I also recommend anyone who is interested to listen to his music, there are some gems in his portfolio!